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Wind Turbine Application in Swanland
A planning application is to be submitted for erection of 2 wind turbines on land to the north west of Swanland - details on ERYC website at http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/newpublicaccess/ Enter 11/05089/PLF in the search box to view all the details. View MAP You can send your views to the Parish Council, Ward Councillors or direct to ERYC see contacts

The Swan Scheme
The Swan Scheme is a community care organisation in Swanland. It has been in existence since the mid-fifties. In 1977 the scheme was re-structured and, since then, a group of dedicated volunteers has provided a variety of supportive aid services for villagers.

Primarily we run a weekly Pop In at Christ Church Hall next to the pond. All are welcome for a coffee and, perhaps more importantly, a chat. This takes place each Wednesday from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Following this we serve lunch to some of our elderly residents. We also provide a service to any villager who may need help in, e.g. getting to hospital, doctors, opticians etc.

We are in desperate need of more volunteers not only to help with the above services but also to take over and run the Committee. Our present members have served the scheme for many years and would like to step down. If you feel that you could help in any way perhaps you would kindly get in touch with either Dorothy Warwick on 634 206 or Rita Fielden on 631 612

Friends of Swanland Village Hall
Your Village Hall belongs to everyone in Swanland so why not become a volunteer to help out with the many maintenance and cleaning tasks? We only ask for as much time as you can spare. Yvonne Dumsday is co-ordinating this scheme and is collecting names of "friends" Tel 634 863 Keith Carpenter, another Village Hall Trustee will organise the Working Parties.

Village Hall Treasurer
The Village Hall committee is looking for a new Honorary Treasurer to take over the reins from John White when he retires at the end of the year. The person needs to have a knowledge of simple book keeping, and additional skills would include preparation of accounts and budgets. Managing cash flow would be a bonus. Anyone who can help is urged to contact Godfrey Burley 634 691

Bin Collection Dates
Go to Bin Collection Dates put in your post code to get all the dates for each of your bins

Dale Road Link Path
Swanland Parish Council would like to create a link path to Nut Wood To support the application email the clerk at clerk@swanlandparish.org or phone 632 573 see poster (pdf file)

Swanland Village Search Engine

SVA Village Newsletter

Next Newsletter will be issued Spring 2012
Submit articles (300 words max.) to Newsletter Editor

Swanland Badges
Enamelled lapel badges/brooches, based on the Village Signs are on now sale at £4 each. Profits will go to the Village Association - email badges@swanland.info to order yours.

Swanland Pond Please do not pollute the Pond
Please do not throw ANYTHING into the pond - as well as litter, traffic cones and the usual debris, this also includes unwanted water plants and fish. The wildlife group should be consulted about any form of wild life or plants being introduced. If you want to feed the ducks throw small pieces of bread onto the path (not into the water) or better still - use grain. Proper duck food is available from the Peppertree florist, the Pub and McColl's shop.

LOCAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
Note that these are external links to the travel operators which may change or become redundant. NOTE - Service 144 is being extended from 6 Feb to run Tues, Thur & Friday with a longer stay in Beverley see Timetable

Swanland Bus Timetables - EYMS
X62 (at Ferriby)
Live train times (from Brough Station)

Village Signs Project

In 2009 the SVA commissioned village signs depicting a Swan on a blue background in an oval gold frame. They measure approximately one metre across with the village name in green and gold underneath. The first three signs have been installed on Tranby Lane, West Ella Road and Mill Road (near the water tower). We are actively looking for local businesses or business people to sponsor part or all of cost of further signs which cost£2,162 each.

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